Shih Tzu Puppies For Sale

Shih Tzus are longhaired and can be a variety of colors including black, red, beige, and sometimes white.

Character

The Shih Tzu is an independent breed that is intelligent, lovable, affectionate, sociable, and cheerful. It is not as outgoing as most breeds. It seldom barks.

Temperament

This dog always behaves with dignity, and gets along with other household pets and children.

Care

A lot of grooming is required. To prevent tangles, the coat must be combed everyday. It is necessary to provide a hair bow or something similar to keep the hair out of the dog’s eyes. Special eye drops must be applied to keep the eyes clean. The ear passages must be cleaned regularly as well. To keep the coat in good condition, it is necessary to take the dog to a professional groomer every two months to be clipped.

Make sure you understand and research the dog breeds you are looking to own before purchasing your Shih Tzu puppy from one of our reputable Shih Tzu breeders. Looking for your new pet can be very difficult. Each puppy breed is different. Do your breed research by reading our breed profile about the Shih Tzu dog. Navigate our Shih Tzu puppies page below to find your perfect puppy!

Have you owned a Shih Tzu dog?

The Shih-Tzu was bred as a lapdog in Tibet from a combination of Pekingese and Lhasa Apso. After the British Invasion of China, the Shih-Tzu was nearly extinct, with only seven males and seven females remaining. All Shih-Tzu pups today can be traced back to those 14. Key characteristics of this breed include their flowing, silky coat, distinct moustache and beard, large wide set eyes, and a tail that arches over their back. Coming in 19 different color combinations, their beautiful coat consists of a long top coat over a feathery bottom coat. While many Shih-Tzu owners enjoy the long show coat, many opt for a shorter “puppy cut”, generally requiring a trim every four to six weeks. This pup may need many repetitions to understand commands, making them a little more difficult to train. Because of this, these loving, playful pups will need consistent, patient training. The Shih-Tzu was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1969.